The Rio 2016 Olympics provide a useful context for meeting the intent of The New Zealand Curriculum.
Students can:
demonstrate the curriculum vision of being connected, actively involved, lifelong learners
explore the future focused issues of sustainability and globalisation
consider the NZC values of excellence, diversity, integrity, community, and participation
make use of key competencies, especially thinking and using language, symbols, and texts
achieve learning outcomes in a range of learning areas, especially social sciences and health and physical education.
Links to the social sciences
Students can meet achievement objectives in the social sciences by:
investigating current issues during the Olympic Games
learning about the history of the Olympics
exploring the ways that host countries represent themselves to the world
examining the customs and traditions of Brazil
considering the economic and social impact on host cities.
Class Presentation
Examining the customs and traditions of a 2016 Olympic athlete
You will feature one Olympic sports person to write about and attach to a coat hanger. (you can draw or use a printed photo)
On the reverse side you will illustrate and write about cultural aspects of that persons homeland
You will present your display to the class in a one minute oral presentation (not reading from your display poster)
Miss M Jamaica
Georgia - Georgia
Oliver - Alaska
Lily - Spain
James - Netherlands
Mason - Russia
Nathaniel - Australia
Holly - Brazil
Caylen - China
Nathan -Fiji
Brayden - New Zealand
Tessa - Britian
Lewis - America
Luca - Ireland
Blossom-Kate - Romania
Charlize - France
Daniel - Canada
Paralympics
Genevieve Behrent
was born in Oamaru!
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What would you like to learn about these Olympics?
How might we present what we've learned in this study?
School Journal
School Journal cover, Part 4, Number 1, 1996.
The First Olympic Marathon by Douglas Carian,School Journal, Part 4, Number 1, 1996 When the Olympic Games were first revived in 1896, the Greeks hoped to be able to win some medals. They were up against the athletic might of the United States and their hopes were unfulfilled until the last race, the marathon, when a small shepherd/postman ran the race of his life.
Follow famous sportspeople
Olympic athletes are inspirational with their fierce discipline and natural talent. Students could research famous Olympians from the past and present day and send their best wishes to our New Zealand team. Useful links
Violet Walrond: Olympic Swimmer by Philippa Werry, School Journal Level 4, March 2012
This journal article is about New Zealand's first female Olympian and her experience of the Olympic Games in Belgium in 1920.
School Journal cover, Part 4, Number 2, 1997.
Rowing to the Olympics by Alan Bagnall, School Journal Part 4, Number 2, 1997
In 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium, New Zealand entered the Olympics for the first time as an individual nation. D'Arcy Hadfield won a bronze medal in the sculling final. It was the first medal New Zealand had won as a national team. This fictional story by Alan Bagnall is inspired by D'Arcy Hadfield's achievements.
Explore the Olympic values
The Olympic values are respect, excellence, and friendship. The Paralympic values are determination, courage, equality, and inspiration. Students could explore how these values are demonstrated by athletes during the Games and the importance of these values in their own lives. Useful links
The Olympic Games and other global sports events provide many unique career opportunities for non-athletes. Secondary students could research the range of career options and investigate the courses and qualifications required. Useful links
Students can:
Links to the social sciences
Students can meet achievement objectives in the social sciences by:
Class Presentation
Examining the customs and traditions of a 2016 Olympic athlete
Miss M Jamaica
Georgia - Georgia
Oliver - Alaska
Lily - Spain
James - Netherlands
Mason - Russia
Nathaniel - Australia
Holly - Brazil
Caylen - China
Nathan -Fiji
Brayden - New Zealand
Tessa - Britian
Lewis - America
Luca - Ireland
Blossom-Kate - Romania
Charlize - France
Daniel - Canada
Paralympics
Genevieve Behrent
was born in Oamaru!
NEW ZEALAND AT THE 2016 OLYMPICS
http://kiwikidsnews.co.nz/nz-olympic-waiata-released/
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What do you already know about the 2016 Olympics?
What would you like to learn about these Olympics?
How might we present what we've learned in this study?
School Journal
The First Olympic Marathon by Douglas Carian, School Journal, Part 4, Number 1, 1996
When the Olympic Games were first revived in 1896, the Greeks hoped to be able to win some medals. They were up against the athletic might of the United States and their hopes were unfulfilled until the last race, the marathon, when a small shepherd/postman ran the race of his life.
Follow famous sportspeople
Olympic athletes are inspirational with their fierce discipline and natural talent. Students could research famous Olympians from the past and present day and send their best wishes to our New Zealand team.
Useful links
In your book rooms ...
Violet Walrond: Olympic Swimmer by Philippa Werry, School Journal Level 4, March 2012
This journal article is about New Zealand's first female Olympian and her experience of the Olympic Games in Belgium in 1920.
Rowing to the Olympics by Alan Bagnall, School Journal Part 4, Number 2, 1997
In 1920 in Antwerp, Belgium, New Zealand entered the Olympics for the first time as an individual nation. D'Arcy Hadfield won a bronze medal in the sculling final. It was the first medal New Zealand had won as a national team. This fictional story by Alan Bagnall is inspired by D'Arcy Hadfield's achievements.
Explore the Olympic values
The Olympic values are respect, excellence, and friendship. The Paralympic values are determination, courage, equality, and inspiration. Students could explore how these values are demonstrated by athletes during the Games and the importance of these values in their own lives.
Useful links
Career pathways
The Olympic Games and other global sports events provide many unique career opportunities for non-athletes. Secondary students could research the range of career options and investigate the courses and qualifications required.
Useful links
http://nzcurriculum.tki.org.nz/Curriculum-resources/NZC-Online-blog/Future-focused-learning-and-the-Olympics